Communion
Matthew LaBanca discusses his autobiographical play Communion about a Roman Catholic school teacher who is fired for marrying someone of the same gender. Communion is currently playing Off-Broadway at the cell theatre...
Every Sunday at 10 am
Each week, guest speakers from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines join the Reverend Peter Thompson and other St. Bart's clergy for deep and insightful conversations about topics that matter to our lives as responsible citizens and people of faith. Speakers in recent years have included winners of the Tony Award, the Emmy Award, the MacArthur Fellowship, and the Pulitzer Prize, professors from prominent universities like Yale, Harvard, Princeton, and Columbia, and journalists from New York, The New Yorker, and The Atlantic.
Sunday, December 8, at 10 am
Engaging Others, Knowing Ourselves
The Reverend Margaret Rose, The Episcopal Church’s Deputy for Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations, discusses our denomination’s commitment to relationships with other faith traditions and reflects on how such engagement may both deepen our own faith and help in the building of peace.
Upcoming Sundays
Sunday, December 8
Engaging Others, Knowing Ourselves
The Reverend Margaret Rose, The Episcopal Church’s Deputy for Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations, discusses our denomination’s commitment to relationships with other faith traditions and reflects on how such engagement may both deepen our own faith and help in the building of peace.
Watch or listen to The Forum from previous weeks below.
Featured
Translator Dr. Sarah Rudin
10.30.17 | Articles | The Forum
Today we welcomed Dr. Sarah Ruden for a lively discussion on her recent scholarly work. Dr. Ruden is the author of The Face of Water: A Translator on Beauty and Meaning in the Bible, and the translator of a new version of Augustine’s...
Jonathan Cooper - Social Media & Wellness
10.22.17 | Articles | The Forum
Today we welcomed Jonathan F. Cooper, Communications Manager for the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES), who explored the wide-ranging world of social media and shared his considerations for health and wellness in that shared space.
St. Bart’s, The Episcopal Church and the United Nations
10.15.17 | Articles | The Forum
“St. Bart’s, The Episcopal Church and the United Nations: Engaging with the Global Community.” Today we welcomed Lynnaia Main, the Officer for Global Relations and Representative to the United Nations for the Episcopal Church...
Confronting Despair - Together
10.09.17 | Articles | The Forum
"Confronting Despair – Together.” Dr. Kelly Murphy Mason of the Psychotherapy and Spirituality Institute explored the current understanding of the role of despair in our lives and how communities of faith can support the world in...
The Rev. Mark Anschutz
10.01.17 | Articles | The Forum
The Rev. Mark Anschutz, former rector of St. Michael and All Angels in Dallas, reflects with us about his life of ministry in the Church and how to practice generosity in our parish's life of faith.
Chris Norfleet - St. Bart's Dome Restoration
09.24.17 | Articles | The Forum
Our iconic dome has been magnificently restored! On September 24th, Project Manager Chris Norfleet of Séamus Henchy & Associates spoke about how they executed this complicated work -- finishing on time and on budget. After 14 months...
Lucy Breidenthal Bernardin
09.10.17 | Articles | The Forum
Today at the Forum, we introduced Lucy Breidenthal Bernardin, our new Minister for Children, Youth, and Family Formation and learn more about Kairos, our new Sunday morning education program, and other plans for children, youth and family events...
Treasures of St. Bart's: Narthex Ceiling
08.27.17 | Articles | The Forum
Friend Somebody - Helen Goodkin
08.20.17 | Articles | The Forum
“Friend Somebody.” Today we welcomed Helen Goodkin, a retreat leader and lively teacher of the Scriptures and our Episcopal faith, who led us on an exploration of the meaning of friendship in the Gospel of John.
Jose Chapa: Migrant Ministries
08.13.17 | Articles | The Forum
Today we welcomed Jose Chapa, Campaign Coordinator for the Justice for Farmworkers campaign. Mr. Chapa introduced the work of Rural & Migrant Ministry, a group that acts to overcome the prejudices and poverty that degrade and debilitate...